Estimator
3 months ago
**Come join our team as a Construction Estimator**
DASD Contracting, a family-owned company, does exceptional work for the Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial sector. We pride ourselves on constructing/renovating Group Homes, schools, and churches, as well as car dealerships and retail environments.
**Overview**:
The Estimator prepares estimates of the probable costs of materials, equipment, and labour for construction and general contracting projects based on bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
**Duties & Responsibilities**:
- Prepare bid packages and tender documents
- Interpret blueprints and other drawings and specifications to gain thorough knowledge of the project scope
- Identify and quantify cost factors such as time, materials, equipment and labour expenses
- Identify risk factors
- Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to gain better pricing
- Collaborate with management, project managers, engineers, architects, trades and others to prepare the estimate
- Administer subcontracts and coordinate price packages with suppliers and subcontractors
- Prepare quantity take-offs
- Establish a critical path schedule and completion timelines in collaboration with the Project Manager
- Participate in site reviews, management meetings, and project closing
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Provide directives and oversee the work of the Project Coordinator as it relates to estimating activities
- Properly care for company tools, equipment, technology, phones, and vehicles and take the necessary precautions to prevent damage and theft.
- At all times, act in accordance with the Company’s Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Dedication.
- Other duties as assigned by the President
**Reports to**: President
**Required Qualifications**:
- EDUCATION_
- Post-secondary education in construction estimation or construction management
- KNOWLEDGE_
- Solid knowledge of construction trades and specifications
- Well-versed with all applicable building codes
- Well-versed with the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Understanding of a construction project lifecycle
- EXPERIENCE_
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within the construction industry
- SKILLS_
- Able to work well with all stakeholders (contractors, suppliers, clients, owners, etc.)
- Able to understand and interpret drawings and specifications
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Able to effectively prioritize
- Able to delegate and supervise work
- Able to influence and negotiate
- Able to effectively use technology (Apple products) for completion of work processes and communication
- Must own vehicle and maintain a G-class license
- SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY_
- Accuracy in estimates and bids of projects valuing a total of up to $10 million
- Accuracy in determining project timelines
- Accuracy in determining necessary supplies and equipment
- MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EFFORT_
- Problem-solving
- Multi-tasking
- Effective collaboration
Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON M1P 2N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- construction estimating: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-11-08
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